This is the 5448th most frequent Russian word.
пилоты
"Pilots" or "aviators."
The word 'пилоты' refers to individuals operating the airplane, specifying their occupation or role.
В небе летят пилоты самолётом.
In the sky, the pilots are flying an airplane.
Here, 'пилоты' is used as a term for a specific style of aviator sunglasses, named due to their association with pilots.
На выставке показали модель пилоты 50-х годов.
At the exhibition, a model of 1950s aviator sunglasses was displayed.
In this usage, 'пилоты' describes car race drivers, highlighting their role in automobile competitions.